The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1887-04-28
Parting Of Prof. Dossstt WITH His
Puplls-1nterestine and
Affecting Exercises.

The parting OF Prof. H. s. Doggett
with the pupils Of the Union School last
Friday showed the strong hold he had
in their affections and respect. At
the hour OF the opening exercises in
the High School, Prof E. G. Smith ad.
dressed the school, alluding in feeling
terms to his long and pleasant associa-
ton with Prof. Doggett, and expressing
his great regret that these relations we're
now to be severed.
Mr.. Charles Scott, one of the pupils
Of the High School, then stepped for.
ward and addressed Prof. Doggett in
words expressing the good feeling Of
every pupil in the High School, and
their sorrow at his departure.
During his remarks, tears were freely
shed by many of the pupils, and the
sorrow expressed by all was heartfelt
and deep. At the conclusion Of his re-
marks, Mr.. Scott presented to Prof.
Doggett in behalf of himself and his
fellow pupils, an elegent gold chain and
charm, as a slight token of their feelings.
Prof. Doggett although almost overcome
with emotion, then addressed the school,
expressing the feeling of love and esteem
he felt for every teacher and pupil in
the school. He said that every thing as
far as his association with pupils and
teachers was as pleasant as could be
desired. That he had none but the
kindest feelings toward all, and was
glad to know that pupils and teachers
felt SO kindly toward him. He said it
was the greatest satisfaction in his life,
to know that in parting with teachers
and pupils, he carried with him not
only their respect, but their love and
esteem. He would always watch with
interest the future career of his pupils
and teachers, and be glad to hear of
their happiness and success. Remarks
were then made by Messrs. Richards,
Head and Detwiler, expressing their
regret that Prof. Doggett had severed
his connection with the school, and
assuring him of their high appreciation
of his services, and kindness to them in
the performance OF their respective
duties. During the day the pupils Of
the four rooms on the second floor,
drew up paper as follows:
"To PRoF. H. s. DoaaETr, Supt. Union
schools.-Dear Sr:-We, pupils of the
Hillsboro Union Schools, desire to ex-
press our regret at your departure, and
to thank you for your many kindness,
assuring you that our best wishes accom-
pany YOU"
This was signed by every pupil in the
rooms mentioned, and the paper sent to
Prof. Doggett.
The pupils of Mr.. Richards room also
drew up and presented to Prof. Doggett
the following resolution:
To PROF. H. s. DoGGETT, Supt. Hills.
boro Union Schools We, the pupils Of
the "a" Grammer Department, address
you as our Superintendent, teacher and
dearfriend, and ask that you accept these,
our autographs, as token of our high
esteem for you, and, as a wish, that the
utmost success may attend you in your
future work.
We are most sincerely your pupils.
The pupils in all the other rooms
testified their good feelings toward theil
Superintendent, by rising and bidding
him goodbye" when he entered theil
respective rooms.
It was a tribute to the services of Prof
Doggett of which he may well be proud
and which it can but afford him pleas
ure to remember.